Located in London, Acton Gardens Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Acton Gardens Primary School currently has around 388 pupils on roll, which is about 86% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.6% boys and 46.4% girls. Around 44.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.4%.

The school has a diverse intake, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 30.7%. other (any other ethnic group) pupils make up about 29.1% , followed by other white at 13.7%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Osborne Road, London, W3 8SJ
Website: www.agprimary.org.uk
Telephone: 02089939053
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Ealing
Headteacher / Principal: Miss Harsha Patel
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 101867

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 20/05/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 450
Number of Pupils: 388
Number of Boys: 208
Number of Girls: 180

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7% 4%
Persistent absence: 24.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

African30.70%119
Other (any other ethnic group)29.10%113
Other White13.70%53
Other Asian4.40%17
White British4.10%16
Pakistani2.80%11
Caribbean2.30%9
Indian2.30%9
Other Mixed2.30%9
White and Asian1.50%6
White and Black Caribbean1.50%6
White and Black African1.30%5
Bangladeshi1.00%4
Other Black1.00%4
Chinese0.80%3
Unclassified0.80%3
Gypsy/Roma0.30%1
Irish0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Above Average (2.7)
Writing: Well Above Average (5.9)
Maths: Above Average (2.3)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
58%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
74%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
11%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
16%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
104.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
107.2
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
104.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
106.9
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
South Acton Childrens Centre
Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX
4out of 4 96 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre
East Churchfield Road , Acton W3 7LL
2out of 4 1,153 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Vanessa Nursery School
14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA
4out of 4 2,939 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre
Australia Road , White City W12 7PH
4out of 4 3,228 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Berrymede Junior School
Osborne Road , Acton W3 8SJ
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Acton Gardens Primary School
Osborne Road , Acton W3 8SJ
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Ark Priory Primary Academy
Acton Lane , W3 8NR
- not rated 561 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Derwentwater First School
Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA
- not rated 893 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Derwentwater Primary School
Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA
3out of 4 922 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Acton Green County First and Middle School
Beaumont Road , W4 5AW
- not rated 561 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Derwentwater Middle School
Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA
- not rated 893 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Little Ealing Middle School
Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA
- not rated 2,750 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Acton High School
Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY
- not rated 573 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Ark Soane Academy
Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA
4out of 4 615 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Ark Acton Academy
Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY
3out of 4 654 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Twyford Church of England High School
Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP
- not rated 865 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Twyford Church of England High School
Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP
4out of 4 865 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ealing Tertiary College
Acton Centre , Mill Hill Road W3 8UX
- not rated 551 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Leap Service - the National Autistics Society
Woodlands Building , Mill Hill Road W3 8RR
- not rated 431 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Snowflake School
10-14 Crown Street , Acton W3 8SB
- not rated 491 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Blooming Tree Pre Prep School
First Floor , Swarn House W3 9BJ
- not rated 722 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Eagle Park Independent School
Eagle Park Independent School Chiswick, , London Transport Sports Ground W3 8JY
- not rated 942 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Greek Primary School of London
3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR
- not rated 1,078 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.